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Boot Factory Community and Innovation Hub

Firm LocationSydney, Australia
Project locationSydney, Australia
CompanyArcher Office
Lead ArchitectTomek Archer
Design TeamTomek Archer, Carmen Blanco, Christine Lee, Josh Wrathall, Luke Pigliacampo, Asier Celaya
ClientWaverley Council
Projecthttps://archeroffice.com/projects/boot-factory/

The Boot Factory Community and Innovation Hub is an exemplar of adaptive reuse, breathing new life into a Heritage boot-making factory that was originally constructed in 1892. While it seems counterintuitive to place a hub for innovation within a Heritage building, the scheme prioritises the creation of a series of flexible rooms, enhancing the qualities of the original building with natural light and ventilation. Rather than introduce soon-to-be redundant technologies, the design references the architecture of the Enlightenment to connect to the natural environment with a long-term view.